It’s the first oil exploration project to take place in Arctic federal waters since Shell discontinued their efforts in 2015.
Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk
Disaster declared for North Slope Borough damage from fall storm
It’s the second time in three years that the North Slope Borough has received a disaster declaration for a winter storm.
Alaska’s only tribal college will waive tuition for Alaska Native students
The ultimate goal of the waiver program is to encourage more Alaska Native students to finish their associate degrees and go on to get their bachelor’s.
High temperatures in Utqiaġvik confuse NOAA algorithm
This November in Utqiaġvik was the hottest on record, averaging 17.2°F. It was so warm that NOAA’s quality control algorithms flagged the data.